🌱 Winter Weather Advisory Thursday + CPD Investigates Swastikas

Hey, Chicago! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A wintry mix in the morning. High: 35 Low: 18.

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Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:

1. Winter weather advisories have been issued in the Chicago area for Thursday. Warning of snow, sleet, and rain could make morning and evening commutes difficult. The precipitation is expected to cause slippery road conditions. (Patch)
2. According to CBS News, an investigation is currently underway by Chicago police regarding the discovery of what seems to be swastikas painted on a fence in the West Ridge neighborhood. The fence in question is located on the 6300 block of North California Avenue. No further information about the investigation was available as of Wednesday evening. (Chicago Patch)
3. Chicago O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 expansion won the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association's 43rd Annual Awards Banquet. The project was recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts, with 30 percent minority-owned and 7 percent women-owned participation rates during the four-year construction led by Austin Power Partners. (City of Chicago – Government via Facebook)

Today in Chicago:

• Knitting Circle At Howard Street Makers Studio (10:00 AM)
• Flow Thursday At RocBar (11:00 PM)
• Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees At Garfield Park Conservatory (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have added a third show on May 21 at the Chicago Theatre after the first two shows sold out in record time. (q985online.com)
• The largest movie theater screen in the state is being built about 50 minutes away from Chi-town. The Super EMAX Auditorium will be located in Batavia. (FOX 32 Chicago)
• In case you missed it, Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is coming to Chicago! The fast-casual eatery will offer delicious dogs and a self-pour beer wall. (RestaurantNews.com)

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— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.